All about Nita Ambani's saree
Her attire for the Swadesh event — an initiative by Reliance Retail to promote and protect Indian arts and crafts — was
an ode to the country's rich textile and jewellery heritage. The saree, designed by fashion designer Manish Malhotra,
was a deep, vibrant peacock blue. He revealed on Instagram that the traditional weave featured intricate meena motifs
and employed the kadhua technique. Kadhua is a highly revered, labour-intensive weaving method from Banaras that results
in rich, finely patterned silk, highlighting the best of Indian craftsmanship.
Focus on heritage jewellery
Nita Ambani paired the Banarasi drape with a custom-designed polki blouse that further elevated the ethnic look. The
blouse incorporated remarkable detailing, including small buttons adorned with ‘miniature paintings of Hindu deities’.
In a truly unique touch, the back of the blouse also integrated elements of vintage jewellery.
The definitive centrepiece of her entire ensemble, however, was her jewellery — specifically, a pair of gigantic,
statement earrings from her personal collection, featuring intricate settings of precious kundan and polki stones, which
added a dramatic, opulent touch to the traditional attire. Nita completed her look with an ornate hath phool (hand
To lend her traditional Indian look another classic touch, Nita's hair was styled into an elegant bun, gracefully
accented with fresh white flowers tucked behind her ear. A red bindi on her forehead perfectly complemented the rich
hues of her Banarasi saree.
Manish lauds Nita's ‘eye for detail’
Sharing a photo of Nita Ambani, Manish wrote on Instagram on December 5, “It's always a special collaboration with Mrs
Nita Ambani. Her eye for detail, the bond we share, always makes it even more fond. Tonight, she hosts a special
celebration at the Swadesh Flagship store (@swadesh_online ) at Eros, draped in a peacock blue Banarasi saree from
Swadesh, showcasing meena motifs, kadhua techniques and completed with a custom pollki blouse from @manishmalhotraworld.
Adorned with buttons of our Hindu deities miniature paintings, a back tassel featuring vintage spinel jewellery and
antique 100-year-old kundan polki earrings, all from her personal collection.”